The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said he would give up his plan to become president in 2027 if ex-President Goodluck Jonathan decides to run.
Mohammed, who is in the main opposition party, made this known in Bauchi when a group asked him to run for president. He praised Jonathan’s leadership abilities and suggested that Jonathan would be a better candidate for the job.
He stated, “With regard to your call for me to present myself, I am still contemplating my chances as the leader of the opposition.
“I know there are good leaders within the PDP, especially my boss, Goodluck Jonathan.
“I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country, unless he decides not to run.
“If we can persuade him to come forward, I will support him with my blood. Out of modesty, he is still not ready. I hope you will meet him and encourage him to run.
The governor commended Jonathan for his previous accomplishments, such as his inclusive way of leading, programs aimed at unemployed young people, and actions taken to tackle the Almajiri system.
“He will do a better job because he has the experience,” Mohammed stated.
Mohammed further explained that his critiques of President Bola Tinubu’s government are aimed at guiding the nation in the correct direction. He emphasized that as a leader, it is his duty to voice his opinions.
